Monoprice Cat5e fixed length network cables are the perfect combination of value and performance. Available in a large assortment of colors and lengths, we have a cable to fit every situation. Each cable is made of 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductor pairs with 50µm gold plated contacts (short body). Most budget cables skimp with only 10µm. Each cable features color matched, snagless strain relief boots.

Question: What''''s the difference between Cat 5, Cat 5e and Cat 6? Can I use one in place of another?

Answer: The difference is in the bandwith ratings. Cat 5e has a higher bandwidth than Cat 5. Cat 6 has a higher rating than Cat 5e. brbrThey all use RJ45 connectors and are usually interchangeable depending on the bandwidth requirements of your devices.

Question: What's the difference between UTP and STP? Are these cables shielded?

The ethernet standard uses data packet transmission and error correction. Unlike streaming data transmission, this standard simply buffers and repeats until it has a complete instruction set which compensates data transmission errors.

Since UTP was cheaper in the beginning, it generally became the standard. If you are using the cables for ethernet connections, either should work. If you are using for a stream data system like video tranmission, the shielded should be used.

Question: Can I use this cable to connect my device to a router or switch?brCan I use this cable to connect two computers (or game consoles) together?

Answer: For connecting devices to a router or switch, use the standard straight cables.brFor connecting devices directly to each other, use a "Crossover" cable.

Question: Is this cable solid or stranded?

Answer: Stranded.

Question: Are these cables Power over Ethernet (POE) and Voice Over IP (VOIP) compliant?

Answer: Yes, our network cables are made to the highest standards and will support all current and emerging new technologies.

Question: Are these cables rated for in-wall, risers, plenum?

Answer: They are CM rated for in-wall use. They are not rated for use in risers or plenum spaces.

Question: This cable is listed as being "bare copper", does that mean it has no cable jacket or insulation?

Answer: The "bare copper" refers to the construction of the conductors, as specified in the following reference:

The problem is that some manufacturer's cut costs by using Copper Clad Aluminum wire for their conductors. The aluminum has a higher resistance, which causes more heat and can thereby present a fire hazard. "Bare copper" is the term used in the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories, and the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA). Our use of the term is intended to communicate our total compliance with their standards for Ethernet cable construction.

Monoprice sells generic cables in a choice of lengths and colors at prices below even the discount computer cable and electronics stores in the SF Bay Area. Ordered by early afternoon, and the cables were at my door in less than 24 hours.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Colton, CA

3/5/2014 12:14:44 PM

Pros: Much easier then making my own jumpers and fair price.

Cons: None.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: jowens from Sikeston, MO

8/23/2013 6:16:11 AM

good

Pros: nicely packaged

Cons: some of them didn't work

This is a good product for the money. However some of the didn't work.

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Rating: (9 out of 10)

Reviewer: BigR from Dallas, TX

9/3/2011 8:30:41 AM

Perfect

Pros: QualityPrice

Cons: NONE

A bargain at twice the price!! Thanks to Qoverage small business IT support in Dallas, TX for recommending Monoprice. What an awesome vendor!!

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Joe Normandin from Midwest City, OK

4/11/2011 1:08:21 PM

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Pros: Great quality materials

Over the years I have purchased many cables from Mono Price their quality has always been outstanding. My purchases have been the most satisfactory!!

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